Trump’s World Order - The Sixteenth Council

This section explores how President Trump’s policies are reshaping America’s global alliances and power dynamics.

Trade Wars and Annexation Threats: Is the US-Canada Relationship Doomed?

Not long after his inauguration, Trump announced a plan to place tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China as part of his trade policy. In the case of Canada, Trump placed 10% ad valorem duties on Canadian energy and energy resources as well 25% ad valorem duties on all goods that are not energy related (Allen et.al, 2025). While some can argue tariffs can be used as a leveraging tool to compete against trade competitors such as China and as a coercion tool to force Mexico to deal with migration issues, the reasoning behind placing tariffs on Canadian goods and resources leaves room for numerous questions

Donald Trump’s Tariff Impacts on Private Markets: A Deep-Dive Analysis of Economic Sovereignty, Global Trade, and American Industry Decline

Tariffs, once considered a relic of protectionist pasts, returned with brute force under President Donald J. Trump. With the rise of “America First,” a slogan that evolved into a full-fledged economic doctrine, Trump redrew the lines of international trade. His…

Are We Witnessing the End of the Neoliberal World Order?

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2, 2025 will be remembered as a day that shook the financial world. American stock markets shed nearly $5.4 trillion within 48 hours of the tariff announcements, causing panic among investors worldwide. Despite receiving multiple calls and messages from people predicting complete financial meltdown and watching the media frenzy

USAID: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing in Africa

Rather than fostering sustainable growth, USAID has entrenched Africa in cycles of dependency, undermined local industries, and facilitated the continued plundering of the continent’s vast natural wealth. This article unveils the evidence behind USAID’s true role in Africa and highlights how leaders like Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso are forging a bold path towards sovereignty, free from the manipulative grip of foreign aid.

The Great Experiment: How to Make Trump’s Tariffs Work for America

Trump’s tariffs target countries like China and industries where America has been losing competitive ground. The goal is to make it more expensive for U.S. companies to rely on cheap foreign imports, thereby pushing them to manufacture goods domestically. This aligns with his broader “America First” agenda, which aims to bring back jobs, reduce trade deficits, and protect critical industries like steel, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals

Tech Regulation and Investments in the United States – Antitrust, Semiconductors, and Section 230

As part of its goals to become an overall leader in technology, the Trump administration has brought semiconductor manufacturing to the United States in partnership with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

The Real Cost of Trump’s Strategy: America’s Reckoning with Power and Consequence

Donald Trump is not playing politics as usual. His strategy is clear: dismantle globalist entanglements, put America first, and force the world to operate on terms favorable to the United States. It is a bold, unrelenting push to restore dominance.

A New America: The Transformation of U.S. Power Under Trump

These elements have made the United States a superpower, setting the agenda for world affairs. However, under President Trump, these pillars have undergone significant transformations. While some have been reinforced, others have been fundamentally altered, leading to a new era of American power with a distinctly different approach to leadership.

Current Geopolitical Rivalries and Security Concerns for the United States

The United States faces geopolitical tensions, largely with Russia and China in the present day. Years after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the war remains to be resolved and there are debates within the U.S. on what the new role should be for the U.S. in providing aid to Ukraine.

Trump’s Second Term: A Turning Point or a Return to the Past?

Trump wasted no time in making his stance on what he calls the "woke agenda" unequivocally clear. His administration has already begun dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, prioritising a merit-based approach in hiring and government contracts. "Whether you're a doctor, an accountant, or an air traffic controller, you should be hired based on your skill and competence, not race or gender," he declared, signalling a direct challenge to affirmative action policies.

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